Respect Your Choice - While I have a Different Choice - Neither choice makes us more or less a Canadian.
I I come from a public policy background. I have worked with all three levels of government and understand the challenges in making good decisions. I also understand the degree to which ideology and virtue signalling have moved to the front of the line as opposed to what is right and good policy. Every election has two elements. The time in which it is held, the problems and challenges, issues of the day, and crisis. Second, are the leadership and platforms of the parties and how they respond. I believe leaders own the wins and the losses. Harry Truman had a plaque on his desk: “ THE BUCK STOPS HERE.” Leaders run on their record, their background, and history. Not just selected components; the wins or what looks good, but the whole thing. Beyond the resume and policy, I look for truth, humility, the ability for self-criticism, to be introspective, and relate to the average person. Most leaders ascend to or are born into an ivory tower. It...